RedRunner87's aka "Operation Mall Crawler" Build Thread

I just purchased a 1996 T4R Limited w/ E-Locker and figured I would start a slow build thread. This is called "Operation Mall Crawler" because my friend(who owns a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon) doesn't think 4Runner's can offroad.

As she stands right now:


CURRENT MODS
Grey Wire Mod
285 KO2's
Toytec BOSS w Superflex
SS Panhard
Ultra Gauge
AIRAID MIT
Drifter CB Mount
Adventure Off-road Fab Sliders
Weathertech's
Rear Diff Breather
Relentless Fab Predator Bumper
Superwinch Tiger Shark
PIAA 510's
CBI Ditch Light Brackets
Hilux 167 Snorkel

2017 Plans
- Steering Rack
- Inner and Outer Tie-rods
- Caliraised LED 20W OSRAM LED 2X2 POD
- 9" Amazon ARB knock off off-road lights
- Tundra Brake Upgrade
- CVJ's

My 1st vehicle ever was my 1986 4Runner(where RedRunner_87) comes from. Was kept stock, with 31" Interco Trxus tires. That thing went everywhere and never left me stranded, I regret selling this every day. Had the power package(power windows, door locks and mirror's) and mint interior and exterior.

My 2nd "offroad" rig was a 1997 Grand Cherokee Limited. Had a Rubicon Express 3.5" Super Flex lift, Trail Ready Rear Bumper and 32" BFG M/T's. It was super flexy but man I broke something almost every time I went out.


After I sold the Grand Cherokee, I bought an 88 Toyota P/U. Didn't last to long until the engine blew up.

Finally was able to save up and get myself a 3rd Gen w/ E-locker.

 

Here is the plan for the next Month or so. Hopefully I am not missing anything.

4Runner Maintenance Items

• PCV Valve (Part #
  $19 12204-62010 PCV Valve Sub-Assembly
  12204-62010)(purchased)
• PCV Gormet (Part # 90480-18001)(ordered)
• Electrical Contact Cleaner(Mass Airflow Sensor) aka Mass Airflow Cleaner
• Carb Cleaner(Throttle Body)
• 6 QT 5W-30
• Oil Filter(purchased)
• Air Filter
• 2 Toothbrush
• Spark Plugs (Part #
  $7 NGK BKR5EKB-11 NGK Spark Plug Stock # 3967
  NGK BKR5EKB-11) or (OEM Toyota #
  $8 90919-01192 Toyota Genuine Spark Plug
  90919-01192)(purchased)
• Plug Wires (
  $46 NGK 4412 Spark Plugs Wire Set RC-TE66, 3 Wires
  NGK 4412)(ordered)
• Fuel Filter (Part #23300‑62030)(purchased)
• Windshield Wipers
• Rear Wiper(purchased)
• TPS(ordered)
• AIRAID MIR(ordered)
• Ultra Gauge (Installed)

4Runner Cosmetic Items:

• Clear Corners (Installed)
• Limited Badge (Purchased)
• Passenger Side Headlight (Installed)
• TRD Decal (Purchased)
• Plasti-Dip Wheel Kit (Purchased)
• Plasti-Dip (Purchased)

Here is the plan for the next Month or so. Hopefully I am not missing anything.

4Runner Maintenance Items

• PCV Valve (Part # 12204-62010)(purchased)
• PCV Gormet (Part # 90480-18001)(ordered)
• Electrical Contact Cleaner(Mass Airflow Sensor) aka Mass Airflow Cleaner
• Carb Cleaner(Throttle Body)
• 6 QT 5W-30
• Oil Filter(purchased)
• Air Filter
• 2 Toothbrush
• Spark Plugs (Part #NGK BKR5EKB-11) or (OEM Toyota #90919-01192)(purchased)
• Plug Wires (NGK 4412)(ordered)
• Fuel Filter (Part #23300‑62030)(purchased)
• Windshield Wipers
• Rear Wiper(purchased)
• TPS(ordered)
• AIRAID MIR(ordered)
• Ultra Gauge (Installed)

4Runner Cosmetic Items:

• Clear Corners (Installed)
• Limited Badge (Purchased)
• Passenger Side Headlight (Installed)
• TRD Decal (Purchased)
• Plasti-Dip Wheel Kit (Purchased)
• Plasti-Dip (Purchased)

 

Got my Plasti Dip wheel kit in today as well as the Ultra Guage. Got the 1st 2 pages set up on it, and found it is throwing a P0120 and P0121 Error Code. So I have added a TPS to my maintenance list. Which could be why I getting a hesitation and when I was on the freeway my RPM's would suddenly drop and then pick back up. Anyway here is the Ultra Gauge set up for now. Might move to a different mount in the future.

1st Page Set Up(need the Engine Temp since my gauge doesn't work)

Error Codes

I have the DIPYourCar wheel kit, Plasti Dip for the grill and fender flairs, TRD stickers and now the new Passenger Side Headlight and Clear Corners. Just need it to not rain for a couple days on my days off so I get it down. Next step is all maintenance parts.

 

Clear corners and signals have been installed

 

im following this. looks promising.

 

Here's mine

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ramonortiz55-4runner-build.370253/

 

Thanks! I am still debating where to go with it after I do the tune-up. I might not get the 99 Springs and just save up for the lift. Still debating.

Nice thread, you have some really good write-ups on your build page. Are you at by chance?

 

Not yet. I just ordered my lift yesterday.

 

not yet as in, T4R.org. i have an account, and have posted here and there. But no build page.

I did the build page here since its more active.

I just ordered a lift set up yesterday

 

What lift did you go with? T4R.org has been the most active 4Runner site I have found so far. I like it here because the CO group here is pretty active. The whole website in general is pretty active which a great thing. I will look forward to seeing the lift on 4Runner.

 

Agreed on the group activity here, that's why my build thread is on here.

Went with the icon stage two. The rear shocks are from the 4th gen since the travel is longer, to accomodate the toytec superflexes in the rear.

 

I have heard nothing but great things about Icon suspension! I am thinking Soronan Steel 1.2 Lift kit right now, but definitely interested to see the kit on your Runner when you get it on.

 

I will definetly post some pictures. Itll take awhile before I get them on there. When I do, Ill update my thread.

 

Awesome! Same with mine...going to be nice and slow. During winter I am not planning on doing much to it. So that should give me time to save some dough and figure out what I want to buy.

 

Got the new Passenger side headlight and semi-adjusted. Plasti dipped the grill as well and I think it looks much better than the chrome. Debating doing the bumper black or keeping it chrome. Should probably replace the driver side headlight sooner or later as well.

Nice little hole in the headlight

New Headlight

Black Grill

 

Nice 4runner man,
was trying to find a 3rd gen myself but ended up with a
2nd gen because I got it for really cheap
but nice runner man

 

Definitely gonna watch this one.

 

I was debating getting a 2nd Gen then I found this one at a great price. I would totally kill for a 2-Door 2nd Gen though.

 

Oh yeah they are nice. I plan on getting
A 3rd Gen later on for my wife. Then I'll
Go all out with my second gen

 

That's not a bad plan! Do you have the 3.0 in your 2nd gen? I am going to peak over at your build page now.